Hi, I've always been into large GM cars, still have a '78 Caddy and an English Chevette, but over the last 10 years have done a bit of a swing to Mercs. Born and bred in the motor trade, and if asked, "what is the best car to buy?" have always said "Mercedes".
Could never own one myself until they got old enough to be affordable. Now have three. Have had the 300e 10 years and 200,000 miles in it. The slc 3 years, a project, it goes but sits waiting. The c240, 6 months, 50,000 miles on the clock, and SHE loves it. The 300e is the nicer car though.